For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,141 students in South Hadley, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Hadley, MA are Mosier and Michael E. Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hadley, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Hadley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Hadley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosier
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Gr: 2-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Hadley, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Hadley, MA include Mosier and Michael E. Smith Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Hadley?
3 public elementary schools are located in South Hadley.
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley?
South Hadley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Hadley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Hadley include: Plains Elementary School vs. Mosier, Michael E. Smith Middle School vs. Mosier, Mosier vs. Plains Elementary School
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